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Woman accused of throwing gym weight at person she suspects was ‘involved with’ her partner >>
Woman accused of throwing gym weight at person she suspects was ‘involved with’ her partner
Aralyn Martinez, 24, was charged with aggravated assault.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Woman accused of throwing gym weight at person she suspects was ‘involved with’ her partner >>
2 adults dead, 3 children injured in crash with train after driving van around railroad crossing arm >>
2 adults dead, 3 children injured in crash with train after driving van around railroad crossing arm
The vehicle was driven around the railroad crossing arm before being hit, according to the coroner's office.
www.keyc.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
2 adults dead, 3 children injured in crash with train after driving van around railroad crossing arm >>
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters >>
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
Thousands of people have been observing the activities of ICE and Border Patrol officers enforcing the administration’s crackdown in the Minneapolis area.
www.keyc.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters >>
Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default >>
Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default >>
Justice Dept. investigates Minn. Gov Walz, Mayor Frey >>
Justice Dept. investigates Minn. Gov Walz, Mayor Frey
The Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on allegations of conspiracy to obstruct federal operations.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Justice Dept. investigates Minn. Gov Walz, Mayor Frey >>
Boy, 5, dies weighing just 19 pounds; parents accused of starving him to death, authorities say >>
Boy, 5, dies weighing just 19 pounds; parents accused of starving him to death, authorities say
Two parents in Louisiana are in jail, accused of starving their young child to death.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Boy, 5, dies weighing just 19 pounds; parents accused of starving him to death, authorities say >>
Republicans cling to narrow majority in U.S. House >>
Republicans cling to narrow majority in U.S. House
The Republican majority in the U.S. House is down to just a couple of seats, creating one of the narrowest margins in nearly 100 years.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Republicans cling to narrow majority in U.S. House >>
Deaf man shot, killed by police couldn’t hear officers’ commands, family says >>
Deaf man shot, killed by police couldn’t hear officers’ commands, family says
The family of a man shot and killed by Danville police over the weekend says he was deaf and unable to hear officers’ commands.
www.keyc.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Deaf man shot, killed by police couldn’t hear officers’ commands, family says >>
Tylenol doesn’t raise risk of autism despite Trump’s claims, review finds >>
Tylenol doesn’t raise risk of autism despite Trump’s claims, review finds
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism.
www.keyc.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Tylenol doesn’t raise risk of autism despite Trump’s claims, review finds >>
InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Blindsided by Unpaid Debts >>
InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Blindsided by Unpaid Debts
Across America, a growing number of consumer advocates and elder care attorneys are sounding alarms about nursing homes suing third parties for unpaid debts.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:34 PM
InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Blindsided by Unpaid Debts >>
Missing 8-year-old girl found dead less than 24 hours after disappearance; FBI investigating >>
Missing 8-year-old girl found dead less than 24 hours after disappearance; FBI investigating
A young girl who went missing from the Navajo Nation on Thursday has been found dead.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Missing 8-year-old girl found dead less than 24 hours after disappearance; FBI investigating >>
NFL cornerback Marshon Lattimore charged with carrying a concealed weapon following arrest >>
NFL cornerback Marshon Lattimore charged with carrying a concealed weapon following arrest
Court records show NFL cornerback Marshon Lattimore has been charged with a weapons violation.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM
NFL cornerback Marshon Lattimore charged with carrying a concealed weapon following arrest >>
Congress scrutinizes AI chatbots as use for mental health support expands >>
Congress scrutinizes AI chatbots as use for mental health support expands
They’re always there to talk but should AI chatbots be trusted with mental health support? Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman talks to lawmakers who are weighing new guardrails, as concerns grow over safety, accountability, and kids’ exposure.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Congress scrutinizes AI chatbots as use for mental health support expands >>
Pemberton Fire Department puts out urgent call for volunteers
STORY: https://www.keyc.com/2026/01/16/pemberton-fire-department-puts-out-urgent-call-volunteers/
STORY: https://www.keyc.com/2026/01/16/pemberton-fire-department-puts-out-urgent-call-volunteers/
January 16, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Pemberton Fire Department puts out urgent call for volunteers
STORY: https://www.keyc.com/2026/01/16/pemberton-fire-department-puts-out-urgent-call-volunteers/
STORY: https://www.keyc.com/2026/01/16/pemberton-fire-department-puts-out-urgent-call-volunteers/
Former NFL player Sam Beal has been missing for 7 months, reports say >>
Former NFL player Sam Beal has been missing for 7 months, reports say
Former New York Giants cornerback Samuel Beal has been missing for more than six months.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Former NFL player Sam Beal has been missing for 7 months, reports say >>
Trump plans to pardon ex-Puerto Rico Gov. Vázquez in campaign finance violation case, official says >>
Trump plans to pardon ex-Puerto Rico Gov. Vázquez in campaign finance violation case, official says
President Donald Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said Friday.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Trump plans to pardon ex-Puerto Rico Gov. Vázquez in campaign finance violation case, official says >>
As expected, some districts are now dismissing early and canceling evening activities due to the blowing snow.
>>https://www.keyc.com/weather/closings-live-weather/
>>https://www.keyc.com/weather/closings-live-weather/
January 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
As expected, some districts are now dismissing early and canceling evening activities due to the blowing snow.
>>https://www.keyc.com/weather/closings-live-weather/
>>https://www.keyc.com/weather/closings-live-weather/
Photo reveals Venezuelan opposition leader Machado presenting Trump her Nobel Peace Prize >>
Photo reveals Venezuelan opposition leader Machado presenting Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado handed the president her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a visit to the White House Thursday.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Photo reveals Venezuelan opposition leader Machado presenting Trump her Nobel Peace Prize >>
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard’s marriage >>
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard’s marriage
Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema allegedly had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, leading to the breakup of his marriage.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard’s marriage >>
Keep this link close by as a handful of schools are late or closed today and there could even be some early dismissals
>>https://www.keyc.com/weather/closings-live-weather/
>>https://www.keyc.com/weather/closings-live-weather/
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Keep this link close by as a handful of schools are late or closed today and there could even be some early dismissals
>>https://www.keyc.com/weather/closings-live-weather/
>>https://www.keyc.com/weather/closings-live-weather/
Ketamine infusion therapy could offer hope for chronic pain patients >>
Ketamine infusion therapy could offer hope for chronic pain patients
Ketamine infusion therapy could offer hope for chronic pain patients when traditional pain management fails. InvestigateTV+ explores the benefits and challenges, and we spoke with a mother in Nebraska who said the treatment helped her get her life back.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Ketamine infusion therapy could offer hope for chronic pain patients >>
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting >>
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump on Thursday, “as a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom.”
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting >>
Woman choking on french fry crashes into gas station awning, causing partial collapse >>
Woman choking on french fry crashes into gas station awning, causing partial collapse
Police said a woman says she choked on a french fry, causing her to crash into a gas station awning.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Woman choking on french fry crashes into gas station awning, causing partial collapse >>
Woman with disability sues over new state law that lets pregnant women use accessible parking >>
Woman with disability sues over new state law that lets pregnant women use accessible parking
A woman with a disability is suing Florida over a new law that lets pregnant women use accessible parking spaces.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Woman with disability sues over new state law that lets pregnant women use accessible parking >>
Florida man arrested after trying TikTok challenge inside Walmart >>
Florida man arrested after trying TikTok challenge inside Walmart
Isaac Hurley was arrested on charges of burglary of an occupied structure and petit theft.
www.keyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Florida man arrested after trying TikTok challenge inside Walmart >>